National forests and state parks located all around Las Vegas make it easy to enjoy Sin City while still sleeping out under the stars and getting some alone time with nature. From campgrounds in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, you can hike or ride your horse through rugged canyons or take advantage of programs at the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Pitch your Read more...

National forests and state parks located all around Las Vegas make it easy to enjoy Sin City while still sleeping out under the stars and getting some alone time with nature. From campgrounds in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, you can hike or ride your horse through rugged canyons or take advantage of programs at the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Pitch your tent near fields of wildflowers in the spring, and don't forget your mountain bike to get up into the wilderness.
At Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park, you can hook up your RV or set up camp at a spot surrounded by blazing red rocks that pulse with the power of the setting sun. When hiking in this area, keep an eye out for petroglyphs and petrified wood. The Lake Mead Recreation Area puts you right on the shore of one of the most popular lakes in the desert; bring your own boat or just enjoy swimming in the cool water. And just outside of the city, a stay at the Saddle Sore Ranch promises spectacular sunsets over the desert landscape, with grills, horseshoe and fire rings to unwind.